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Scunthorpe United: Carlton Ubaezuonu’s got a wakeup call

Scunthorpe United hero Carlton Ubaezuonu didn’t sleep for 24 hours after scoring the goal that sealed a return to the National League.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
25 May 2025

BIG MOMENT: Carlton Ubaezuonu fires home Scunthorpe United’s winning goal to spark joyous scenes PICTURE: Luke Broughton

By Chris Dunlavy

Scunthorpe United hero Carlton Ubaezuonu didn’t sleep for 24 hours after scoring the goal that sealed a return to the National League.
The 27-year-old striker’s scrambled winner in the 16th minute of extra-time gave the Iron a 2-1 victory over Chester in the National League North final and sparked scenes of delirium at Glanford Park.
When the final whistle blew on Sunday afternoon, Ubaezuonu was lofted shoulder high by supporters who have suffered through three relegations in five years.
And the party was just getting started…
Shattered
“My family had come across from Irel...

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